Two Birthday Parties

Our mother's birthday was in a February. Of course, we always observed it however we could. But we celebrated two "big" birthdays with special parties.

70th Birthday - 1998

For Mom's 70th birthday, we sisters hosted a surprise party. We invited many of her friends to come surprise her at her house. It was a real surprise for her. We told her we were having a family get-together and that we would bring the food.

Shortly after noon that Sunday, people started arriving. That was Mom's first clue. She was especially surprised when she saw her sister and niece walk by the dining room window. We played a trivia game and served a variety of delicious food. So happy our cousin was able to bring our mother's oldest sister.

80th Birthday - 2008

As described by one of my sisters:

Birthday Freebies 2025

It's time to list this year's Birthday Freebies.

Red Robin	free burger: The Southern Charm	$16.39
Nothing Bundt Cakes	free “bundtlet”: strawberries and cream	$6.00
Perkins	free Magnificent Seven	$9.99
Jimmy John’s	free sandwich	$7.99
Panera	free bakery treat: chocolate croissant	$4.39
Denny’s	free Everyday Value Slam	$6.99
McAlister’s Deli	free cookie: chocolate chip	$2.59
Subway	free cookie: chocolate chip	$0.99
Culver’s	free sundae: one scoop plus topping	$3.49
CVS	$3 ExtraBucks	$3.00

 

free burger from Red Robin

Birthday Freebies 2024

Red Robin	free burger: Smashed Avocado ‘n’ Bacon	$15.59
Nothing Bundt Cakes	free “bundtlet”: red velvet	$5.75
Perkins	free Magnificent Seven	$9.99
Papa Murphy’s Pizza	free pizza: medium “cowboy”	$15.99
Jimmy John’s	free sandwich	$7.19
Panera	free bakery treat: Bear Claw	$4.19
Denny’s	free Everyday Value Slam	$6.99
Portillo’s	free chocolate cake slice	$3.89
McAlister’s Deli	free cookie: “brookie”	$2.49
Subway	free cookie: oatmeal-raisin	$0.99
Culver’s	free frozen custard sundae: turtle	$5.09
I did not redeem these offers – Not worth the effort
Olive Garden	free dessert with purchase
Biaggi’s	free appetizer or dessert w purchase
Moe’s Southwest Grill	free cup of queso or guac
Applebee’s	free dessert with purchase
Texas Roadhouse	free appetizer or “sidekick” w purchase
Dunkin	3X points on all purchases

Compared to last year: No free burrito, no free donuts. But picked up free pizza.

2023 Free Birthday Rewards

This year's free birthday rewards.

4/17	Denny’s	Free Everyday Value Slam	$6.49
4/19	Panera	Free pastry – bear claw	$3.99
4/20	Perkins	Free Magnificent Seven	$9.99
4/20	Portillo’s	Free slice of chocolate cake	$3.89
4/20	CVS ExtraCare Card	Cash reward	$3.00
4/23	Ye Olde Donut Shoppe	Free 2 donuts	~ $3.50
4/23	Moe’s	Free burrito	$11.18
4/24	Arby’s	Free large shake – jamocha	$4.99
4/25	Red Robin	Free burger – guacamole bacon	$14.99
5/11	Jimmy John’s	Free sandwich	$6.69

I received more rewards -- free appetizers or desserts -- but I did not bother redeeming them. Wasn't worth the effort.

Birthday Freebies - 2021

Looks like I really raked the treats in.

2021 - Birthday freebies

4/12	Portillo’s	Free slice of chocolate cake	$3.19
4/14	Texas Roadhouse	Free appetizer: ribs	~ $7.99
4/20	McAlister’s	Free cookie	$1.69
4/20	Denny’s	Free “breakfast slam” (4-choice build-your-own Grand Slam)	$8.69
4/21	Red Robin	Free burger	$13.89
4/21	Panera	Free pastry - bear claw	$3.99
4/25	Culver’s	Free turtle sundae	$4.09
4/27	Ye Olde Donut Shoppe	Free 2 donuts @1.75	$3.50
4/29	Moe’s	Free burrito	$8.79
4/30	Subway	Free cookie	$0.79
5/06	Arby’s	Free shake 2.99 + fries 2.29	$5.29
5/07	Perkins	Free Magnificent Seven	$7.99
5/16	Jimmy John’s	Free 8” sub	$5.95

Birthday Freebies

Over the years I have joined restaurants' e-clubs in order to qualify for their coupons.  The best are their birthday "gifts."  This year I was gifted with 12+ restaurant birthday coupons so I created a spreadsheet of sorts so that I could keep track of them and plan my strategy on when to use them.

Not all the coupons that I received to my email account are included here.